SAN JOSE, Calif. — July 5, 2026
The 2026 GSF OTY Sports Awards reached another historic milestone as Spring Sports were officially recognized for the first time in the history of the program.
Since the awards were established in 2021, GetSportsFocus has honored the outstanding achievements of high school football players throughout the Greater Bay Area. As GSF continued to expand its coverage across multiple sports, it became clear that the accomplishments of baseball, softball, and track & field student-athletes deserved to be celebrated on the same stage.
This year, that vision became reality.
For the first time, Baseball, Softball, and Men’s and Women’s Track & Field were added to the GSF OTY Sports Awards. The GetSportsFocus staff selected the finalists based on their accomplishments throughout the season, while the fans determined the winners through the inaugural People’s Choice voting process.
Across all GSF OTY Sports Awards categories, 12,978 votes were cast, making this the largest voting event in the history of the awards.
The inaugural Spring Sports People’s Choice Awards recognize athletes and teams whose dedication, leadership, and championship performances made the 2026 spring season one to remember.
Baseball Player of the Year
Few baseball players enjoyed a season as complete as Valley Christian catcher Nathan Miller.
The Webster University commit helped lead the Warriors to another outstanding campaign that culminated with a CCS Open Division Championship and the program’s first CIF NorCal Championship. Miller’s leadership behind the plate, offensive production, and ability to perform in the biggest moments earned him overwhelming support from the fans.
People’s Choice Results
Winner
Nathan Miller – Valley Christian — 79.0%
Finalists
Felix Chang – Archbishop Mitty — 12.7%
Ben Hayden – De La Salle — 8.2%
Baseball Team of the Year
Valley Christian continued to cement its place among California’s premier baseball programs.
The Warriors captured their 12th CCS championship before making even more history by winning the program’s first CIF NorCal Championship, defeating De La Salle in the regional final. Their remarkable postseason run and dominant finish made them a deserving choice for Baseball Team of the Year.
People’s Choice Results
Winner
Valley Christian Warriors — 87.8%
Finalists
De La Salle Spartans — 12.2%
Softball Player of the Year
Archbishop Mitty standout Kyleigh Mace earned the inaugural GSF Softball Player of the Year Award following another championship season.
The BYU commit helped lead the Monarchs to a CCS Open Division Championship while finishing with an outstanding 26-4 overall record and a 9-1 league mark. Her consistency, leadership, and championship experience made her one of the premier softball players in Northern California.
People’s Choice Results
Winner
Kyleigh Mace – Archbishop Mitty — 38.5%
Finalists
Alanna Clincy – Willow Glen — 32.1%
Jaime Oakland – St. Francis — 29.4%
Men’s Track Star of the Year
Brady Tse of The Harker School delivered one of the finest track seasons in California.
The Stanford commit captured the CIF State Championship in the 300-meter hurdles with a winning time of 36.23 seconds while also finishing runner-up in the 110-meter hurdles. Tse also became the first state champion in Harker School history, making his accomplishments even more memorable.
People’s Choice Results
Winner
Brady Tse – The Harker School — 64.5%
Finalists
Case Jacobson – St. Francis — 18.9%
Isaiah Muse – Valley Christian — 16.5%
Women’s Track Star of the Year
Los Altos star Daniela Hughes earned Women’s Track Star of the Year after one of the most remarkable seasons in the state.
The Cal Berkeley commit was described by many as a “once-in-a-generation athlete” after winning the CIF State Championship in the triple jump while also placing fourth in the 100-meter hurdles against California’s best competitors. Her versatility and dominance throughout the season made her a deserving recipient of the inaugural award.
People’s Choice Results
Winner
Daniela Hughes – Los Altos — 33.1%
Finalists
Ellie McCuskey-Hay – St. Ignatius — 25.7%
Amirat Temi Aganju – Pittsburg — 21.2%
Amaya Bharadwaj – Palo Alto — 20.0%
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Congratulations to every finalist selected by the GetSportsFocus staff and every People’s Choice winner selected by the fans. Your accomplishments helped define an unforgettable spring season while becoming part of the history of the GSF OTY Sports Awards.
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